Obituaries

Mar 11, 2026

John Jones, Jr., was born to John Jones, Sr. and Rose Marie Jones on August 9, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of the Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church. John was educated in the Birmingham School System. He attended John H. Phillips High School. In 1981 he graduated with an...

Mar 7, 2026

Cleophos Vann, a native of Coaling, Alabama and a longtime resident of Birmingham, Alabama, peacefully transitioned on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from this earthly home to his heavenly home, surrounded by the grace of God's presence.

Cleophos Vann was born April 19, 1927, to Claude and Dicie Vann in Coaling, Alabama. He was the second oldest of...

Mar 5, 2026

Jerry Guy McClendon entered eternal rest March 5, 2026. Jerry was born September 28, 1957. In Birmingham, Alabama to Hessie Fields and Guy McClendon.

He was educated in the Birmingham School System and attended Parker High School. He professed his life to Christ under the leadership of Rev. I.S. Patterson Sr. when he joined First Baptist Church,...

Feb 24, 2026

Terry, affectionately called "Blue," was born January 16, 1957, to the late Annie Kate Gardner in Fairfield, Alabama.

Upon graduation from Fairfield School in 1975, Terry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Palms, California at Camp 29 Palms. He was honorably discharged in 1981.

Blue lived in Van Nuys, California...

Feb 23, 2026

A native of Birmingham, Ala., Mr. John Hackett, Jr., CEO of J.H. Jr. & Associates, LLC, earned his baccalaureate degree from Alabama A&M University in building construction engineering. He taught woodworking for the Birmingham and Vestavia school systems for approximately seven years. He went on to receive certifications in park and recreation maintenance management, as well as master maintenance...

Feb 18, 2026

Ms. Bobbie Nell Craig Moss, affectionately known as "Nell", was born July 20, 1932 in Tuscaloosa County to the late Ada Mae Buffer and Nathaniel Craig. Bobbie accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at a early age under the late Reverend Minifield in Birmingham Alabama.

She worked as a domestic worker, later moving on to work at...

Feb 17, 2026

Mrs. Flora Jean Hart peacefully transitioned from this life on February 17, 2026, at the blessed age of 89. Her life was one marked by faith, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.

At an early age, Flora Jean confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and became a faithful member of Mt. Hebron Baptist...

Feb 13, 2026

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Feb 11, 2026

Mildred McClendon Beverly, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God and community, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 11, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 3, 1942, in Birmingham to the late Glenn and Carla McClendon.

Mildred was the beloved wife of Willis P. Beverly,...

Feb 8, 2026

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Feb 6, 2026

Alfredia Burroughs Gholston, a woman of grace, faith, and deep-rooted community ties, passed away peacefully on February 06, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Born on August 16, 1938, to the late Louie Allen, Sr., and Annie Ruth Burroughs, Alfredia was a lifelong resident of Birmingham, Alabama.

Alfredia's story began in the heart of...

Feb 5, 2026

Obituary Mary Ellen Evans was born March 6, 1946, to the late Annie Bell Hardy and the late Clifford White. She matriculated in the Birmingham school system graduating from Parker High School in 1964. As a child, she gave her heart to the Lord, joining Greymont Baptist church where she participated in the Sunbeam band. During the turbulent years...

Feb 4, 2026

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Feb 3, 2026

Darnelle Terrell Wesley and Hooper Council Wesley welcomed their New Year's gift from God when he delivered Derek Hooper Wesley to them on January 2, 1966. Derek was a lovable, energetic and sweet baby. His smile was contagious and his chubby jaws simply delicious. He carried those traits throughout his life until his untimely and sudden death from natural...

Jan 31, 2026

Rudene Delores Leeks Burton was so sweet, so kind, and so humble. Her sense of humor and wittiness will never be forgotten. Her soft-spoken spirit always shined through as a beacon of light.

Rudene was born on June 30, 1938, in Tampa, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Mr. T heodore R. Leeks and Mrs....

Jan 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of Shaquita Sanders Savage June 6, 1993 – January 26, 2026

Shaquita Sanders Savage was born on June 6, 1993, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Angela Reene Sanders and Johnnie Davis Morgan. From an early age, Shaquita's vibrant spirit, contagious laughter, love for the phone and unmistakable style made it easy to be in her...

Jan 25, 2026

Felicia Shonta Beal was born to the late Levi Stirtmire and Ruby Lee Beal in Birmingham, AL, on July 8, 1977. She was the youngest of four girls. Felicia attended Huffman High School in the Birmingham City School System. She confessed Christ at an Early age. Later in life, she began attending St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Julia Colvin was born on February 21, 1925, in Wylam, Alabama, to the loving parents Martha Oliver and Allen Parker, Sr. She was the fourth of seven children.

Allen Parker, Jr. preceded her in death, along with siblings Johnnie Mae Parker, Ruby Collins, Rowena Poythress, Minnie Tell, and Ernestine Parker, who all preceded her...

Jan 22, 2026

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Ella Lee Merriweather Lane was a giving, sweet and feisty spirit. She would do anything for anyone and all she knew. She could lighten your load with a helping hand and lots of laughter. She did so, until the Lord called her home on January 22, 2026, surrounded by her husband and loved ones. Ella Leewas...

Jan 17, 2026

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